I've purchased items from RBW in the past, and I probably will in the future, but I'm 99.9999% certain I will never purchase one of their bikes (same is true for Velo Orange on both counts). I even participated in the 2018 bailout/rescue plan. I'll pass this time.

I just can't wrap my head around how they continue to overextend and find themselves backed up against the wall--- with a hand extended--- and basically begging.

I suppose, in their worldview life is all pink (albeit only in B&W photos shot on Kodak 100 film) ponies, unicorns, and glittery rainbows. In the real-world people/companies take full responsibility for their actions and make decisions based on the resources they have with reserves put aside for contingencies.

And I say this as a pastor who had his hand extended every year to church members. BUT I never overspent their trust, underappreciated their generosity, or pushed them into frivolous endeavors which would bleed their reserves.

Well that's enough preaching on my part.